• 1/72 scale German Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B DAK plastic model kit by S-Model (Kit No. PS720097)
• Includes 2 quick-build Panzer I Ausf.B tank kits per box, ideal for WWII North African Campaign dioramas and German armour collections
• Represents the Panzerkampfwagen I Ausführung B (Sd.Kfz.101), an early German light tank associated with the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK)
• The Deutsches Afrikakorps, commonly known as the Afrika Korps, served in North Africa during World War II
• The Panzer I was one of Germany's first mass-produced tanks and played an important role in the early development of the German Panzer forces
• Originally developed during the 1930s primarily for armoured warfare training and crew familiarisation
• The Ausf.B introduced significant improvements over the earlier Panzer I Ausf.A, including a more powerful engine and an extended chassis
• Features the distinctive compact hull, small machine-gun turret and early German light tank silhouette
• Armed with two 7.92mm MG 13 machine guns mounted in the turret
• Designed primarily for training, reconnaissance and light combat duties rather than engaging heavily armoured enemy tanks
• Powered by a Maybach NL 38 TR six-cylinder petrol engine, producing approximately 100 horsepower
• The original Panzer I Ausf.B weighed approximately 5.8 tonnes
• Capable of reaching road speeds of approximately 40 km/h under suitable conditions
• Operated by a two-man crew, consisting of a driver and commander/gunner
• The Ausf.B featured a longer hull and an additional road wheel compared with the earlier Ausf.A
• Protected by relatively thin armour, reflecting its origins as a training and light combat vehicle
• The Panzer I family saw combat during the Spanish Civil War, Invasion of Poland and Battle of France
• By the beginning of the North African Campaign, the Panzer I was increasingly obsolete as a frontline fighting vehicle
• Small numbers of Panzer I tanks were nevertheless associated with German operations in North Africa
• The harsh desert environment presented significant challenges for German armoured vehicles, including dust, heat, sand and demanding maintenance conditions
• The Panzer I's limited armour protection and machine-gun armament made it vulnerable to more modern Allied tanks and anti-tank weapons
• As more capable German tanks became available, Panzer I vehicles were increasingly relegated to secondary and support roles
• The Panzer I Ausf.B remains an important example of early German tank engineering and pre-war armoured vehicle development
• The DAK version provides an appealing subject for enthusiasts of WWII desert warfare and Afrika Korps vehicles
• Quick-build construction offers a simpler assembly experience than highly complex multi-part armour kits
• Two tanks included, allowing modellers to create a small Afrika Korps armoured unit or separate desert battlefield scenes
• 1/72 scale provides a compact display size, ideal for military dioramas, tabletop displays and small-scale armour collections
• Excellent for collectors of WWII German tanks, Panzer I variants, Afrika Korps vehicles and North African Campaign armour
• Excellent companion to Panzer II, Panzer III, Panzer IV, Sd.Kfz.222 and other German DAK military vehicles
• Suitable for North African desert outposts, German armoured patrols, reconnaissance units and early-war military dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Afrika Korps desert camouflage, including RAL 8000 Gelbbraun and RAL 7008 Graugrün where appropriate to the chosen vehicle and period
• Ideal for realistic desert dust, sand accumulation, faded paint, chipped surfaces, track wear and operational weathering
• The compact turret and extended Ausf.B chassis make this an interesting comparison with the earlier Panzer I Ausf.A
• The two-kit format is ideal for building matching DAK vehicles or experimenting with different desert painting and weathering techniques
• A distinctive addition to any collection of German WWII light tanks, desert warfare vehicles and early Panzer development
• Box contains 2 unassembled Panzer I Ausf.B DAK plastic model tanks
• Kits supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
